I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

TechnoServe's mission is to build businesses that create jobs, income, opportunity, and economic growth in developing countries. Our strategies are based on a market-driven, business-oriented approach employed and refined over the past 40 years. Our employees are at work harnessing the power of private-sector development in some of the world's most impoverished regions.

II. PRIMARY PURPOSE & FUNCTION

We are seeking an individual to support the marketing communications team. Intern responsibilities may include administrative duties, research, writing, media outreach, attending conferences and web work.

III. REQUIREMENTS:

• Work at least 10-15 hrs/week; start and end dates are flexible. We require at least a three-month commitment but would prefer an entire academic year
• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks
• Good writing, editing and communications skills
• Good research skills
• Enthusiastic self-starter
• Comfortable using MSWord and Excel; PowerPoint would be a plus
• Interest in working in international development (Africa or Latin America), marketing, communications or business
• Spanish language skills would be a plus, but are not required

IV. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Please submit a resume, cover letter and two references to jjoye@tns.org. No phone calls please.

 

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